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The Big Man
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The Big Man

1990-08-31 · 116 min · ★ 4.9

Drama

An unemployed Scottish miner is forced into bare-knuckle boxing to make ends meet.

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Directors
David Leland
Production companies
British STV Film Enterprises, BSB, Miramax
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 59,227

Top Cast

Liam NeesonLiam NeesonDanny Scoular
Joanne WhalleyJoanne WhalleyBeth Scoular
Billy ConnollyBilly ConnollyFrankie
Ian BannenIan BannenMatt Mason
Hugh GrantHugh GrantGordon
Maurice RoëvesMaurice RoëvesCam Colvin
Pat RoachPat RoachBilly
Kenny IrelandKenny IrelandTony
Tom WatsonTom WatsonTommy Brogan
Julie GrahamJulie GrahamMelanie
John BeattieBeth's Father
Amanda WalkerAmanda WalkerBeth's Mother
George RossiEddie
Peter MullanPeter MullanVince
Douglas HenshallDouglas HenshallDavie Dawson
Sean ScanlanSean ScanlanAlan
Juliet CadzowJuliet CadzowMargaret Mason
Jack ShepherdJack ShepherdReferee
Rab AffleckRab AffleckCutty Dawson
Jonathan HackettRoddy Stewart

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